| | Hey kids. I'm actually gonna attempt to blog today.
It's been an interesting past few days and weeks to say the least...both inspiring and frustrating. The American Christmas Season brings with it entirely too much baggage and drama, and I am glad that I have decided to approach it differently this year (see http://www.adventconspiracy.org for my inspiration). Work and living alone in a small town is draining the life out of me, and my so-called love life is merely a broken record called "Friend Zone" on endless loop. And it is FREAKING COLD in WI. 
Even so, I still have much to be thankful for. I have employment, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food in my pantry, a car that runs and a few toys besides. I have enough to pay the bills and then some. I have a circle of amazing, encouraging friends like I haven't had in years, if not ever. I get to be acquaintances and friends with some of the people who most inspire me musically and spiritually. My little sis comes to stay with me for days, sometimes weeks at a time, which is probably the most time I've been able to spend with her in almost 4 years. Middle School Christmas Carolers paid me a visit tonight and gave me a handmade paper ornament. I have a massive block of cheddar cheese in my fridge because it was on sale ridiculously cheap. My furnace is running (quite possibly one of the most beautiful sounds known to man).
Most of all, I have the Greatest Gift of All...God of the Universe entered His Creation through Incarnation, and His Holy Spirit indwells me. Fully God and Fully Man. All of God in all of me. A great mystery...a wondrous gift. I have strength to face the day, knowing that Emmanuel - God With Us - is with me.
When I'm hurting or confused, music often becomes my outlet of expression and release. Tonight, instead of putting up my Christmas tree like I had planned (2 days ago  ), I spent the evening recording. Spokenfor is doing "12 Days Of Christmas Carols"...a carol a day for 12 days until the holiday. I was inspired. I don't have the time or patience to do 12 songs and I'm too camera shy to video myself. However, I did take a stab at a multi-track audio recording of a modern twist on an old favorite. I ghetto-rigged my Skype headset mic and used a free recording program to capture audio for acoustic guitar, vocals and percussion. The result sounds like Christmas meets Enter The Worship Circle.
Here is Silent Night. Enjoy.
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| | Posted 12/16/2008 10:19 PM - 19 Views - 6 eProps - 3 comments
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Amen on the Christmas sentiments.
Hey, I love the snowy trees on your page! Beautiful... yet, I am anxious to spend a few days in warm Texas. It's supposed to hit 72 on Saturday! Whoopie!
See you next week.